Month: October 2023

As cricket fans around the world eagerly anticipate the start of the ODI World Cup 2023, the excitement is palpable. The tournament’s inauguration promises a clash of titans, as defending champions England brace themselves to take on the formidable New Zealand in an opening showdown that symbolizes the intensity and thrill that define international cricket.

Cricketers often find the task of juggling all three formats of the game to be exceedingly demanding. This frequently leads them to consider stepping away from at least one format before eventually retiring from international cricket. Given the declining popularity and relevance of the One-Day International (ODI) cricket, it might become the format that players

As the ODI World Cup 2023 approaches, cricket enthusiasts all over the world are eagerly awaiting the spectacle that will return to Indian shores after a decade. The excitement is palpable, and fans are anticipating India to clinch the championship once again, like in 2011. Amidst this frenzy, Bollywood superstar Suniel Shetty also couldn’t contain

A shocking incident marred the Celebrity Cricket League match held in Bangladesh as a heated altercation between players escalated into a physical altercation on the field. The brawl, which took place in full view of spectators and television cameras, has left fans and cricketing authorities concerned. The incident occurred during a match between filmmaker Mustafa

File photo of Rohit Sharma.© AFP India captain Rohit Sharma is one of the finest batters in the cricket world. From playing mammoth knocks to playing one of the most sensible innings, there is hardly anything the star could not do while batting. However, even the best get to face challenges and some even trouble

The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is set to commence on October 5. Hosts India are preparing to begin their campaign on October 8, facing off against Australia in Chennai. The spotlight is firmly fixed on India’s star spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, who has made a notable return

In the first T20I of the West Indies Women’s tour of Australia 2023, the hosts Australia put up a dominant performance, securing an 8-wicket victory over West Indies at North Sydney Oval on Sunday (October 1). West Indies Women’s Innings: Put in to bat first, West Indies Women posted a total of 147/3 on the

Three cricketers, considered the backbone of Bangladesh’s golden generation, are expected to make their swansong at the World Cup, after dragging their side up from whipping-boy status over 15 years. When Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad came onto the scene in the mid-2000s, Bangladesh were mostly embarrassing as a national side. But

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal continues to be sidelined from India’s World Cup plans. Though Chahal has been one of India’s finest performers in white-ball cricket over the last few years. In fact, since his debut in 2016, Chahal has the third-most wickets in ODI cricket for India. In terms of spinners, he is only behind

Afghanistan will be looking to a spin quartet led by match-winner Rashid Khan to get results on the slow and turning wickets of India at the World Cup. Rashid is in huge demand for T20 teams around the world as he is the top-ranked bowler in that format and fifth in ODIs. But the Afghans

When Sri Lanka clinched a shock 1996 World Cup triumph, Dunith Wellalage and Matheesha Pathirana were not even born, but the rising stars head to India determined to repeat the victory. Both aged 20, fast bowler Pathirana and all-rounder Wellalage are undeterred by facing childhood heroes at the tournament that opens on October 5. “We

In a rain-interrupted warm-up match for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia’s speedster Mitchell Starc showcased his brilliance by claiming a stunning hat-trick against the Netherlands. While the match was marred by intermittent showers, Starc’s fiery spell brought much excitement to the truncated contest. Rain Alters Match Dynamics Persistent afternoon rain in Thiruvananthapuram

The Pakistan cricket team has truly enjoyed itself since landing in India for the ODI World Cup 2023. Since reaching Hyderabad, the Pakistan team has been full of praise for the hospitality their players have received in India. After their first warm-up fixture against New Zealand in Hyderabad, Babar Azam‘s men enjoyed a lavish dinner

Virat Kohli unquestionably stands as one of the most exceptional players in the annals of cricket. The former captain of the Indian cricket team achieved his 47th ODI century during the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan, edging closer to the century record set by Sachin Tendulkar. The Master Blaster accumulated 49 centuries

South Africa Women will take on New Zealand Women in the last game of the three-match ODI series at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban on Sunday (October 1). The South African Women’s team is determined to cap off the series with a resounding victory, having already taken a commanding 2-0 lead. In the previous

Cricket fans around the world eagerly anticipate the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, and the excitement has been further stoked by the insights of legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn. Renowned for his express pace and remarkable skills with the ball, Steyn has shared his thoughts on five fast bowlers to keep an eye

File photo of Yuvraj Singh.© AFP Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes that the country’s star batter Shubman Gill has the potential to become the best player of this generation. Gill is surely one of the rising superstars of Indian cricket. The 24-year-old is among the best batters the Indian team has. However, it seems

One of India’s finest players of this generation, Ravichandran Ashwin earned a recall to India’s ODI team ahead of the World Cup. While there were those who doubted whether the veteran could still deliver in teh 50-over format of the game, he did incredibly well against Australia, prompting the selectors to inlcude him in the

File photo of the Pakistan Cricket Board logo© X (formerly Twitter) The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday wrote to the sport’s governing body ICC for expediting the visa process for journalists and fans who wish to travel to India for the World Cup beginning October 5. Pakistan, who are based here in the run-up to

Legendary India captain and wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni was spotted in a tennis court. In a couple of old videos that are going viral on social media, Dhoni could be seen showing his tennis skills, sending netizens in a frenzy. While some of the fans praised the skill of Dhoni in the sport which is way